McGraw-Hill's Financial Communications Rolls Out New Retirement Enrollment Kit
NEW YORK, NY, September 29, 2009 -- Financial Communications, a leading provider of retirement communication solutions, today launched a new version of its enrollment kit, a guide for retirement plan participants issued by plan sponsors.
The most significant enhancement is a streamlined and simplified investor education section with easily digestible information. Investors have quick access to the most relevant information, helping facilitate decision making and action. The education section is eight pages, pared down from twelve, and covers four main topics: the new realities of retirement, how to prepare, understanding investments, and building an investment portfolio. The section concludes with strong and separate "calls to action" for new and existing plan participants.
The base cost of the redesigned enrollment kit as well as the printing cost has been lowered to offer a cost-effective alternative for budget-conscious managers. Additional key features include:
- Distinctive binding choices such as wire-o, perfect bound, and saddle-stitch, making it a handy reference guide;
- Flexible branding options -- use Standard & Poor's, company branding, or both;
- State-of-the-art online ordering system for fast, customized shipments within 24 to 48 hours;
- No setup fees and no minimum orders; and
- Free conversion from existing platform.
"We've always believed in the power of client communications," said Larry McQuaid, vice president and general manager of Financial Communications. "These days, it has taken on increased importance and urgency. This new enrollment kit empowers investors while helping our clients save money. It's a winning combination."
Financial Communications offers relevant and flexible retirement solutions suitable for any size retirement plan. In partnership with EarthColor, the company provides end-to-end service from content creation to printing and delivery. Additional products include online plan participant education, interactive modeling tools, Fund Fact Sheets, newsletters, and more. Resources are also available to help plan sponsors and advisors administer plans.
To learn more or request pricing information, email infofc@standardandpoors.com or call 800.326.7697.
About Financial Communications
Financial Communications is a leading resource for investor education as well as marketing and communications solutions for advisors and retirement plan providers. As part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, its content and data sources include Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek, best-selling books published by McGraw-Hill Professional, and more. Additional information is available at http://fc.standardandpoors.com.
About McGraw-Hill Professional
McGraw-Hill Professional is a leading global provider of print and electronic content and services for the business, technical, and medical communities. Its offerings include reference and certification books for all professional and educational disciplines and online solutions on business and financial, medical and health, engineering, and scientific topics. For more information, visit http://www.mhprofessional.com/. McGraw-Hill Professional is a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) . Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a leading global information service provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education, and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek, and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2008 were $6.4 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.
About Earthcolor
EarthColor is one of the fastest-growing, one-stop printing organizations in the country with a wide range of specialty capabilities related to ad work, direct mail, fulfillment, print on demand, variable imaging, and environmentally engineered products. The company is headquartered in New Jersey and has production facilities in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Texas, with an additional prepress operation in Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.earthcolor.com.
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